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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 766.93 and 487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 766.93 and 487.37 is: 730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 766.93 = 487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/766.93 = 487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 766.93 × 487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 373,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,778.67/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.55

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