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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.12, 771.72 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.12, 771.72 and 513.04 is: 770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.12 : 771.72 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.12/771.72 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.12x = 771.72 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.12x = 395,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,923.23/514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.10

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