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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 916.74 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 916.74 and 551.04 is: 826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 916.74 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/916.74 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 916.74 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 505,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,160.41/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.32

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