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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.88, 900.05 and 560.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.88, 900.05 and 560.53 is: 771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.88 : 900.05 = 560.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.88/900.05 = 560.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.88x = 900.05 × 560.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.88x = 504,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,503.35/653.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.55

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