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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.13, 785.82 and 511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.13, 785.82 and 511.41 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.13 : 785.82 = 511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.13/785.82 = 511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.13x = 785.82 × 511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.13x = 401,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,876.21/521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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