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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 766.89 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 766.89 and 506.94 is: 760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 766.89 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/766.89 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 766.89 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 388,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,767.22/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.70

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