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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.04, 778.92 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.04, 778.92 and 511.68 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.04 : 778.92 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.04/778.92 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.04x = 778.92 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.04x = 398,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,557.79/523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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