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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.44 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.44 and 507.96 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.44 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.44 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.44 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 466,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,022.82/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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