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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 921.96 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 921.96 and 511.24 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 921.96 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/921.96 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 921.96 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 471,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,342.83/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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