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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 845.10 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 845.10 and 511.56 is: 765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 845.10 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/845.10 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 845.10 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 432,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,319.36/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.38

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