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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.88 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.88 and 503.58 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.88 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.88 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.88 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 386,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,689.01/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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