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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 884.10 and 611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 884.10 and 611.40 is: 884.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 884.10 = 611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/884.10 = 611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 884.10 × 611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 540,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,538.74/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.10

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