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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.55, 770.64 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.55, 770.64 and 509.44 is: 764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.55 : 770.64 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.55/770.64 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.55x = 770.64 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.55x = 392,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,594.84/513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.47

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