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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 907.26 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 907.26 and 511.30 is: 706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 907.26 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/907.26 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 907.26 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 463,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,882.04/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.15

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