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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 924.08 and 566.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 924.08 and 566.39 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 924.08 = 566.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/924.08 = 566.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 924.08 × 566.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 523,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,389.15/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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