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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 958.20 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 958.20 and 511 is: 765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 958.20 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/958.20 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 958.20 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 489,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,640.20/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.64

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