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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.55, 785.33 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.55, 785.33 and 511.40 is: 767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.55 : 785.33 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.55/785.33 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.55x = 785.33 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.55x = 401,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,615.21/523.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.10

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