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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 849.69 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 849.69 and 605.88 is: 841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 849.69 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/849.69 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 849.69 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 514,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,810.18/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.72

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