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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 926.49 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 926.49 and 566.19 is: 850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 926.49 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/926.49 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 926.49 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 524,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,569.37/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.01

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