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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 902.63 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 902.63 and 560.40 is: 844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 902.63 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/902.63 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 902.63 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 505,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,831.05/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.83

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