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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 894 and 560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 894 and 560.68 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 894 = 560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/894 = 560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 894 × 560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 501,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,247.92/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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