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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 916.12 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 916.12 and 508.74 is: 763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 916.12 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/916.12 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 916.12 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 466,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,066.89/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.13

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