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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 917.10 and 559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 917.10 and 559.20 is: 839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 917.10 = 559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/917.10 = 559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 917.10 × 559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 512,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,842.32/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.29

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