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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 928.80 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 928.80 and 511.44 is: 767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 928.80 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/928.80 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 928.80 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 475,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,025.47/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.76

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