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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 835.92 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 835.92 and 565.56 is: 779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 835.92 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/835.92 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 835.92 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 472,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,762.92/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.37

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