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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 843.51 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 843.51 and 568.01 is: 783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 843.51 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/843.51 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 843.51 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 479,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,126.35/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.20

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