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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 842.16 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 842.16 and 564.16 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 842.16 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/842.16 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 842.16 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 475,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,112.99/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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