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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 914.35 and 508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 914.35 and 508.67 is: 760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 914.35 = 508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/914.35 = 508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 914.35 × 508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 465,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,097.84/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.91

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