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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 805.86 and 511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 805.86 and 511.38 is: 767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 805.86 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/805.86 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 805.86 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 412,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,100.69/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.50

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