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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 775.98 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 775.98 and 503.55 is: 754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 775.98 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/775.98 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 775.98 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 390,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,744.73/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.14

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