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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.88 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.88 and 511.92 is: 767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.88 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.88 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.88 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 434,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,558.65/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.88

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