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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 917.24 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 917.24 and 524.72 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 917.24 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/917.24 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 917.24 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 481,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,286.96/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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