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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.33, 843.80 and 501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.33, 843.80 and 501.06 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.33 : 843.80 = 501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.33/843.80 = 501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.33x = 843.80 × 501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.33x = 422,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,799.37/611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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