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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 843.29 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 843.29 and 590.76 is: 815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 843.29 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/843.29 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 843.29 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 498,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,177.78/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.34

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