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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 854.90 and 611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 854.90 and 611.80 is: 854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 854.90 = 611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/854.90 = 611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 854.90 × 611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 523,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,027.82/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.90

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