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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 918.12 and 510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 918.12 and 510.10 is: 765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 918.12 = 510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/918.12 = 510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 918.12 × 510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 468,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,333.01/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.80

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