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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 845.91 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 845.91 and 533.93 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 845.91 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/845.91 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 845.91 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 451,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,652.50/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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