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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 783.30 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 783.30 and 511.16 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 783.30 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/783.30 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 783.30 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 400,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,391.63/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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