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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.69, 973.81 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.69, 973.81 and 511.84 is: 768.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.69 : 973.81 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.69/973.81 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.69x = 973.81 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.69x = 498,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,429.85/648.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.36

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