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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 915.60 and 562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 915.60 and 562.88 is: 842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 915.60 = 562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/915.60 = 562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 915.60 × 562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 515,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,372.93/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.33

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