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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 760.62 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 760.62 and 511.76 is: 706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 760.62 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/760.62 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 760.62 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 389,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,254.89/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.91

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