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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 885.15 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 885.15 and 560.03 is: 771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 885.15 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/885.15 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 885.15 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 495,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,706.13/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.03

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