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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 908.40 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 908.40 and 560.88 is: 773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 908.40 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/908.40 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 908.40 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 509,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,503.39/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.38

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