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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 917 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 917 and 524.88 is: 786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 917 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/917 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 917 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 481,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,314.96/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.77

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