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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 918.14 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 918.14 and 529.47 is: 794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 918.14 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/918.14 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 918.14 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 486,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,124.94/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.99

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