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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 842.04 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 842.04 and 537.52 is: 740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 842.04 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/842.04 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 842.04 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 452,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,613.34/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.10

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