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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.42 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.42 and 513.60 is: 770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.42 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.42 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.42 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 470,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,673.31/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.23

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