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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 917.28 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 917.28 and 543.24 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 917.28 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/917.28 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 917.28 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 498,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,303.19/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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