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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 914.87 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 914.87 and 513.24 is: 768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 914.87 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/914.87 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 914.87 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 469,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,547.88/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.53

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