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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,152.12 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,152.12 and 511 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,152.12 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,152.12 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,152.12 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 588,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,733.32/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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