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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 835.84 and 529.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 835.84 and 529.55 is: 789.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 835.84 = 529.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/835.84 = 529.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 835.84 × 529.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 442,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,619.07/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.00

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