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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 917.70 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 917.70 and 563.20 is: 844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 917.70 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/917.70 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 917.70 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 516,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,848.64/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.80

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