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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 853.42 and 563.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 853.42 and 563.01 is: 776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 853.42 = 563.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/853.42 = 563.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 853.42 × 563.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 480,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,483.99/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.30

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