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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.39, 917.09 and 502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.39, 917.09 and 502.95 is: 754.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.39 : 917.09 = 502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.39/917.09 = 502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.39x = 917.09 × 502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.39x = 461,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,253.23/611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.43

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