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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 894.29 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 894.29 and 560.49 is: 770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 894.29 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/894.29 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 894.29 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 501,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,241.69/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.49

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