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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 845.19 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 845.19 and 560.21 is: 836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 845.19 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/845.19 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 845.19 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 473,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,479.66/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.42

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