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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 843.11 and 559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 843.11 and 559.05 is: 771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 843.11 = 559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/843.11 = 559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 843.11 × 559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 471,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,337.85/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.56

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