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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 841.41 and 512.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 841.41 and 512.03 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 841.41 = 512.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/841.41 = 512.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 841.41 × 512.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 430,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,829.27/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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