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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 778.50 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 778.50 and 511.40 is: 705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 778.50 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/778.50 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 778.50 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 398,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,124.90/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.05

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