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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.61, 1,044.36 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.61, 1,044.36 and 611.12 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.61 : 1,044.36 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.61/1,044.36 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.61x = 1,044.36 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.61x = 638,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,224.06/697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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