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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 909.62 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 909.62 and 560.03 is: 772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 909.62 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/909.62 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 909.62 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 509,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,409.24/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.76

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