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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 778.56 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 778.56 and 511.60 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 778.56 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/778.56 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 778.56 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 398,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,311.30/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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