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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 840.96 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 840.96 and 552.64 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 840.96 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/840.96 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 840.96 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 464,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,748.13/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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