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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 918.01 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 918.01 and 526.02 is: 789.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 918.01 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/918.01 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 918.01 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 482,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,891.62/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.43

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