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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.56, 1,344.86 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.56, 1,344.86 and 511 is: 766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.56 : 1,344.86 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.56/1,344.86 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.56x = 1,344.86 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.56x = 687,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,223.46/896.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.51

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