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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 921 and 512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.52, 921 and 512 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.52 : 921 = 512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.52/921 = 512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.52x = 921 × 512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.52x = 471,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,552/613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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