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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 767.55 and 508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 767.55 and 508.93 is: 764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 767.55 = 508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/767.55 = 508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 767.55 × 508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 390,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,629.22/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.04

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