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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 842.34 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 842.34 and 545.96 is: 752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 842.34 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/842.34 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 842.34 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 459,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,883.95/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.38

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