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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 763.14 and 511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 763.14 and 511.78 is: 706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 763.14 = 511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/763.14 = 511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 763.14 × 511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 390,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,559.79/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.26

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