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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 855.12 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 855.12 and 565.12 is: 777.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 855.12 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/855.12 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 855.12 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 483,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,245.41/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.82

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