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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 920.17 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 920.17 and 511.08 is: 765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 920.17 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/920.17 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 920.17 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 470,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,280.48/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.85

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