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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.56, 920.61 and 561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.56, 920.61 and 561.65 is: 842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.56 : 920.61 = 561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.56/920.61 = 561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.56x = 920.61 × 561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.56x = 517,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,060.41/613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.73

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