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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 861.14 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 861.14 and 611.16 is: 839.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 861.14 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/861.14 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 861.14 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 526,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,294.32/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.06

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