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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.89, 986.45 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.89, 986.45 and 560.44 is: 840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.89 : 986.45 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.89/986.45 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.89x = 986.45 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.89x = 552,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,838.92/657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.32

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