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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 916.58 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 916.58 and 566.10 is: 848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 916.58 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/916.58 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 916.58 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 518,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,875.94/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.31

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