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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 843.75 and 500.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 843.75 and 500.61 is: 690.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 843.75 = 500.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/843.75 = 500.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 843.75 × 500.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 422,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,389.69/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.92

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