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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.76, 775.96 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.76, 775.96 and 513 is: 770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.76 : 775.96 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.76/775.96 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.76x = 775.96 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.76x = 398,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,067.48/516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.31

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