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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 918.36 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 918.36 and 563.76 is: 846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 918.36 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/918.36 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 918.36 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 517,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,734.63/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.97

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