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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 706.98 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 706.98 and 511.75 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 706.98 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/706.98 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 706.98 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 361,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,797.02/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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