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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 779.08 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 779.08 and 511 is: 703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 779.08 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/779.08 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 779.08 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 398,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,109.88/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.13

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