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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.07, 911.93 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.07, 911.93 and 510.60 is: 765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.07 : 911.93 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.07/911.93 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.07x = 911.93 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.07x = 465,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,628.91/608.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.75

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