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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 924.12 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 924.12 and 514.20 is: 770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 924.12 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/924.12 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 924.12 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 475,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,182.50/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.40

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