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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 967.26 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 967.26 and 560.01 is: 838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 967.26 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/967.26 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 967.26 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 541,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,675.27/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.01

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