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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.56, 707.88 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.56, 707.88 and 506.80 is: 699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.56 : 707.88 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.56/707.88 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.56x = 707.88 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.56x = 358,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,753.58/512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.93

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