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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 841.76 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 841.76 and 556.54 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 841.76 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/841.76 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 841.76 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 468,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,473.11/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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