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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 915.96 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 915.96 and 557.04 is: 835.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 915.96 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/915.96 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 915.96 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 510,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,226.36/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.01

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