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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 917.70 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 917.70 and 568.20 is: 853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 917.70 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/917.70 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 917.70 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 521,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,437.14/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.05

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