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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 843.83 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 843.83 and 501.12 is: 691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 843.83 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/843.83 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 843.83 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 422,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,860.09/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.13

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