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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 914.76 and 551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 914.76 and 551.16 is: 826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 914.76 = 551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/914.76 = 551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 914.76 × 551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 504,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,179.12/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.25

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