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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 927.44 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 927.44 and 511.68 is: 766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 927.44 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/927.44 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 927.44 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 474,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,552.50/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.15

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