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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 855.48 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 855.48 and 565.60 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 855.48 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/855.48 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 855.48 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 483,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,859.49/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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