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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.53, 852.02 and 511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.53, 852.02 and 511.64 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.53 : 852.02 = 511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.53/852.02 = 511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.53x = 852.02 × 511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.53x = 435,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,924.53/568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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