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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922.96 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922.96 and 563.20 is: 845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922.96 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922.96 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922.96 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 519,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,811.07/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.06

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