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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 913.05 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 913.05 and 511.35 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 913.05 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/913.05 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 913.05 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 466,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,888.12/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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