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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 901.26 and 560.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 901.26 and 560.63 is: 773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 901.26 = 560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/901.26 = 560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 901.26 × 560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 505,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,275.65/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.09

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