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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.17, 844.04 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.17, 844.04 and 533.19 is: 735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.17 : 844.04 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.17/844.04 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.17x = 844.04 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.17x = 450,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,035.02/612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.15

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