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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 912.72 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 912.72 and 525.35 is: 784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 912.72 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/912.72 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 912.72 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 479,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,497.45/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.18

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