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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.10, 876.62 and 511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.10, 876.62 and 511.41 is: 768.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.10 : 876.62 = 511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.10/876.62 = 511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.10x = 876.62 × 511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.10x = 448,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,316.80/583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.85

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