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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.85, 842.78 and 511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.85, 842.78 and 511.45 is: 767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.85 : 842.78 = 511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.85/842.78 = 511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.85x = 842.78 × 511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.85x = 431,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,037.27/561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.18

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