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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 783.31 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 783.31 and 511.44 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 783.31 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/783.31 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 783.31 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 400,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,616.07/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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