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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 911.36 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 911.36 and 592.83 is: 884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 911.36 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/911.36 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 911.36 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 540,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,283.03/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.25

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