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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 916.85 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 916.85 and 530.28 is: 795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 916.85 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/916.85 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 916.85 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 486,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,188.54/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.01

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