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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 849.72 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 849.72 and 565.84 is: 781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 849.72 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/849.72 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 849.72 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 480,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,805.56/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.75

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