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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 927.55 and 508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 927.55 and 508.78 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 927.55 = 508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/927.55 = 508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 927.55 × 508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 471,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,920.68/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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