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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 917.22 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 917.22 and 530.12 is: 795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 917.22 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/917.22 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 917.22 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 486,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,236.67/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.65

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