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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 872.64 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 872.64 and 611.20 is: 843.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 872.64 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/872.64 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 872.64 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 533,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,357.57/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.92

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