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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 706.63 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 706.63 and 511.95 is: 701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 706.63 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/706.63 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 706.63 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 361,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,757.95/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.69

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