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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 916.88 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 916.88 and 543.14 is: 814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 916.88 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/916.88 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 916.88 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 497,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,986.90/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.90

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