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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.56, 812.44 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.56, 812.44 and 511.12 is: 765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.56 : 812.44 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.56/812.44 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.56x = 812.44 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.56x = 415,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,254.33/542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.36

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