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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 915.84 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 915.84 and 508.80 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 915.84 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/915.84 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 915.84 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 465,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,979.39/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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