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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.65, 1,425.50 and 560.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.65, 1,425.50 and 560.47 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.65 : 1,425.50 = 560.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.65/1,425.50 = 560.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.65x = 1,425.50 × 560.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.65x = 798,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,949.99/951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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