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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.47, 843.64 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.47, 843.64 and 533.58 is: 736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.47 : 843.64 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.47/843.64 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.47x = 843.64 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.47x = 450,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,149.43/611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.18

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