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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 878.11 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 878.11 and 511 is: 704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 878.11 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/878.11 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 878.11 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 448,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,714.21/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.22

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