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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 845.94 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 845.94 and 533.92 is: 738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 845.94 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/845.94 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 845.94 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 451,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,664.28/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.83

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