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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 915.93 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 915.93 and 568.74 is: 851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 915.93 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/915.93 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 915.93 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 520,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,926.03/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.90

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