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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.61, 914.18 and 552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.61, 914.18 and 552.94 is: 827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.61 : 914.18 = 552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.61/914.18 = 552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.61x = 914.18 × 552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.61x = 505,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,482.12/610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.84

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