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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 942.44 and 560.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 942.44 and 560.57 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 942.44 = 560.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/942.44 = 560.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 942.44 × 560.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 528,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,296.08/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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