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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.89, 843.73 and 552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.89, 843.73 and 552.87 is: 762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.89 : 843.73 = 552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.89/843.73 = 552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.89x = 843.73 × 552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.89x = 466,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,473.01/611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.35

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