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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 841.26 and 517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 841.26 and 517.11 is: 712.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 841.26 = 517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/841.26 = 517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 841.26 × 517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 435,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,023.96/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.38

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