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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 849.60 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 849.60 and 560.76 is: 840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 849.60 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/849.60 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 849.60 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 476,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,421.70/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.43

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