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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 915.20 and 582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 915.20 and 582.40 is: 872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 915.20 = 582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/915.20 = 582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 915.20 × 582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 533,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,012.48/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.08

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