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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 947.55 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 947.55 and 511.26 is: 765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 947.55 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/947.55 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 947.55 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 484,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,444.41/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.61

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