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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 920.32 and 511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 920.32 and 511.34 is: 765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 920.32 = 511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/920.32 = 511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 920.32 × 511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 470,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,596.43/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.97

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