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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.63, 1,075.56 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.63, 1,075.56 and 511.08 is: 765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.63 : 1,075.56 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.63/1,075.56 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.63x = 1,075.56 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.63x = 549,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,697.20/717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.99

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