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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 914.58 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 914.58 and 537.56 is: 804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 914.58 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/914.58 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 914.58 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 491,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,638.94/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.29

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