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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 913.44 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 913.44 and 563.88 is: 844.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 913.44 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/913.44 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 913.44 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 515,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,070.55/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.77

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