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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.55, 827.33 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.55, 827.33 and 511.05 is: 766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.55 : 827.33 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.55/827.33 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.55x = 827.33 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.55x = 422,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,804.44/551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.58

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