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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 767.06 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 767.06 and 425.22 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 767.06 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/767.06 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 767.06 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 326,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,169.25/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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