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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 842.43 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 842.43 and 505.74 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 842.43 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/842.43 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 842.43 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 426,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,050.55/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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