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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 841.14 and 600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 841.14 and 600.06 is: 825.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 841.14 = 600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/841.14 = 600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 841.14 × 600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 504,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,734.47/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.54

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