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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 974.16 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 974.16 and 560.40 is: 839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 974.16 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/974.16 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 974.16 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 545,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,919.26/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.36

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