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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 915.75 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 915.75 and 504.66 is: 755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 915.75 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/915.75 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 915.75 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 462,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,142.40/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.65

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