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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 916.65 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 916.65 and 509.76 is: 763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 916.65 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/916.65 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 916.65 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 467,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,271.50/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.74

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