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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 766.70 and 485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 766.70 and 485.18 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 766.70 = 485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/766.70 = 485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 766.70 × 485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 371,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,981.25/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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