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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 916.08 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 916.08 and 534.08 is: 800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 916.08 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/916.08 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 916.08 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 489,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,260.01/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.28

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