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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.11, 914.93 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.11, 914.93 and 553.44 is: 828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.11 : 914.93 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.11/914.93 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.11x = 914.93 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.11x = 506,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,354.28/611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.59

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