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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 787.73 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 787.73 and 511.92 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 787.73 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/787.73 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 787.73 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 403,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,252.18/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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