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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.89, 829.69 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.89, 829.69 and 511.07 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.89 : 829.69 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.89/829.69 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.89x = 829.69 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.89x = 424,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,024.24/552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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