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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 915.84 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 915.84 and 544.32 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 915.84 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/915.84 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 915.84 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 498,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,510.03/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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