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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.74, 926.64 and 510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.74, 926.64 and 510.82 is: 766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.74 : 926.64 = 510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.74/926.64 = 510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.74x = 926.64 × 510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.74x = 473,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,346.24/617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.25

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