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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 842.58 and 500.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 842.58 and 500.56 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 842.58 = 500.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/842.58 = 500.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 842.58 × 500.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 421,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,761.84/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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