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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.07, 917.96 and 510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.07, 917.96 and 510.01 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.07 : 917.96 = 510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.07/917.96 = 510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.07x = 917.96 × 510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.07x = 468,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,163.93/612.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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