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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.65, 1,358.52 and 560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.65, 1,358.52 and 560.02 is: 840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.65 : 1,358.52 = 560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.65/1,358.52 = 560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.65x = 1,358.52 × 560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.65x = 760,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,798.37/904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.99

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