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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 775.56 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 775.56 and 511.32 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 775.56 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/775.56 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 775.56 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 396,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,559.34/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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