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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 912.98 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 912.98 and 511.62 is: 765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 912.98 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/912.98 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 912.98 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 467,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,098.83/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.71

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