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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.80, 944.42 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.80, 944.42 and 611.28 is: 841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.80 : 944.42 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.80/944.42 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.80x = 944.42 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.80x = 577,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,302.00/685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.79

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