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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 925.92 and 510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 925.92 and 510.66 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 925.92 = 510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/925.92 = 510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 925.92 × 510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 472,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,830.31/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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