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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.66, 911.25 and 509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.66, 911.25 and 509.70 is: 764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.66 : 911.25 = 509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.66/911.25 = 509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.66x = 911.25 × 509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.66x = 464,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,464.13/607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.35

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