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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 983.79 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 983.79 and 511.68 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 983.79 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/983.79 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 983.79 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 503,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,385.67/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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