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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 832.50 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 832.50 and 511.48 is: 767.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 832.50 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/832.50 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 832.50 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 425,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,807.10/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.66

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