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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 918.26 and 531.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 918.26 and 531.98 is: 799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 918.26 = 531.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/918.26 = 531.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 918.26 × 531.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 488,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,495.95/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.11

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