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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 827.57 and 512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 827.57 and 512.41 is: 768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 827.57 = 512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/827.57 = 512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 827.57 × 512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 424,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,055.14/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.75

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