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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 921.06 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 921.06 and 551.76 is: 830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 921.06 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/921.06 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 921.06 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 508,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,204.07/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.07

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