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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.92, 982.92 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.92, 982.92 and 511.92 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.92 : 982.92 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.92/982.92 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.92x = 982.92 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.92x = 503,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,176.41/655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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