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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 924.04 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 924.04 and 566.32 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 924.04 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/924.04 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 924.04 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 523,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,302.33/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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