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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 924.30 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 924.30 and 507.72 is: 761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 924.30 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/924.30 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 924.30 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 469,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,285.60/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.58

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