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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.53, 929.31 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.53, 929.31 and 511.12 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.53 : 929.31 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.53/929.31 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.53x = 929.31 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.53x = 474,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,988.93/619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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