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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 930.96 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 930.96 and 511.24 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 930.96 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/930.96 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 930.96 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 475,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,943.99/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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