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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 843.18 and 527.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 843.18 and 527.47 is: 727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 843.18 = 527.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/843.18 = 527.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 843.18 × 527.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 444,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,752.15/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.46

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