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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 978.15 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 978.15 and 560.52 is: 842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 978.15 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/978.15 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 978.15 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 548,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,272.64/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.55

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