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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 787.80 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 787.80 and 511.26 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 787.80 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/787.80 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 787.80 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 402,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,770.63/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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