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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 774.97 and 511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 774.97 and 511.45 is: 706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 774.97 = 511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/774.97 = 511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 774.97 × 511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 396,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,355.19/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.19

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