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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.45, 841.28 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.45, 841.28 and 537.64 is: 739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.45 : 841.28 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.45/841.28 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.45x = 841.28 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.45x = 452,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,305.78/611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.73

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