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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 928.62 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 928.62 and 510.57 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 928.62 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/928.62 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 928.62 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 474,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,125.51/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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