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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 847.20 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 847.20 and 511.20 is: 771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 847.20 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/847.20 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 847.20 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 433,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,088.64/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.17

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