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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 917.34 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 917.34 and 503.02 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 917.34 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/917.34 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 917.34 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 461,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,440.37/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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