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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 767.70 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 767.70 and 511.94 is: 707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 767.70 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/767.70 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 767.70 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 393,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,016.34/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.27

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