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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.09, 843.44 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.09, 843.44 and 512.67 is: 707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.09 : 843.44 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.09/843.44 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.09x = 843.44 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.09x = 432,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,403.82/611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.60

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