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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 920.88 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 920.88 and 511.32 is: 765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 920.88 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/920.88 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 920.88 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 470,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,864.36/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.63

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