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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 839.57 and 511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 839.57 and 511.38 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 839.57 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/839.57 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 839.57 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 429,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,336.75/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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