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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 928.08 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 928.08 and 507.84 is: 764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 928.08 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/928.08 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 928.08 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 471,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,316.15/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.21

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