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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.53, 944.61 and 611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.53, 944.61 and 611.06 is: 841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.53 : 944.61 = 611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.53/944.61 = 611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.53x = 944.61 × 611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.53x = 577,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,208.66/685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.99

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