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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 786.03 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 786.03 and 511.84 is: 704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 786.03 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/786.03 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 786.03 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 402,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,321.60/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.52

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