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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 885.42 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 885.42 and 511.56 is: 704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 885.42 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/885.42 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 885.42 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 452,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,945.46/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.47

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