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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 852.72 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 852.72 and 563.60 is: 776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 852.72 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/852.72 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 852.72 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 480,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,592.99/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.80

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