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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.99, 913.68 and 567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.99, 913.68 and 567.24 is: 849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.99 : 913.68 = 567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.99/913.68 = 567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.99x = 913.68 × 567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.99x = 518,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,275.84/609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.65

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