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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 924.15 and 565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 924.15 and 565.70 is: 848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 924.15 = 565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/924.15 = 565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 924.15 × 565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 522,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,791.66/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.55

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