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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.55, 770.63 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.55, 770.63 and 481.12 is: 721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.55 : 770.63 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.55/770.63 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.55x = 770.63 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.55x = 370,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,765.51/513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.97

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