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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 877.20 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 877.20 and 511.18 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 877.20 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/877.20 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 877.20 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 448,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,407.10/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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