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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.83, 913.55 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.83, 913.55 and 506 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.83 : 913.55 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.83/913.55 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.83x = 913.55 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.83x = 462,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,256.30/609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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