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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.24, 874.92 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.24, 874.92 and 611.04 is: 844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.24 : 874.92 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.24/874.92 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.24x = 874.92 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.24x = 534,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,611.12/633.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.25

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