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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 842.76 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 842.76 and 603.84 is: 832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 842.76 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/842.76 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 842.76 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 508,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,892.20/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.18

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