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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 853.20 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 853.20 and 511.20 is: 766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 853.20 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/853.20 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 853.20 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 436,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,155.84/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.80

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