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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 916.44 and 565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 916.44 and 565.88 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 916.44 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/916.44 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 916.44 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 518,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,595.07/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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