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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 925.94 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 925.94 and 510.68 is: 764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 925.94 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/925.94 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 925.94 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 472,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,859.04/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.65

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