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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 859.46 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 859.46 and 565.58 is: 778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 859.46 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/859.46 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 859.46 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 486,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,093.39/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.77

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