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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 842.94 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 842.94 and 506.12 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 842.94 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/842.94 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 842.94 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 426,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,624.58/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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