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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.88, 920.44 and 509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.88, 920.44 and 509.96 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.88 : 920.44 = 509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.88/920.44 = 509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.88x = 920.44 × 509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.88x = 469,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,387.58/613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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