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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 971.48 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 971.48 and 511.04 is: 764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 971.48 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/971.48 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 971.48 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 496,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,465.14/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.78

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