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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 912.36 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 912.36 and 563.78 is: 843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 912.36 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/912.36 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 912.36 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 514,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,370.32/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.67

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