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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.99, 800.16 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.99, 800.16 and 511.12 is: 767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.99 : 800.16 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.99/800.16 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.99x = 800.16 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.99x = 408,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,977.78/532.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.33

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