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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.37, 925.37 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.37, 925.37 and 565.43 is: 848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.37 : 925.37 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.37/925.37 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.37x = 925.37 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.37x = 523,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,235.69/616.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.90

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