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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.79, 916.32 and 598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.79, 916.32 and 598.11 is: 895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.79 : 916.32 = 598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.79/916.32 = 598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.79x = 916.32 × 598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.79x = 548,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,060.16/611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.83

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