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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.51, 843.98 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.51, 843.98 and 591.26 is: 816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.51 : 843.98 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.51/843.98 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.51x = 843.98 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.51x = 499,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,007.39/611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.03

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