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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.92, 906.72 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.92, 906.72 and 565.24 is: 845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.92 : 906.72 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.92/906.72 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.92x = 906.72 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.92x = 512,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,514.41/605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.85

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