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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 847.73 and 560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 847.73 and 560.65 is: 841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 847.73 = 560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/847.73 = 560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 847.73 × 560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 475,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,277.02/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.65

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