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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 915.61 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 915.61 and 534.27 is: 800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 915.61 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/915.61 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 915.61 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 489,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,182.95/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.34

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