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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.85, 875.39 and 565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.85, 875.39 and 565.13 is: 780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.85 : 875.39 = 565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.85/875.39 = 565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.85x = 875.39 × 565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.85x = 494,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,708.51/633.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.49

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