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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 774.36 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 774.36 and 513.44 is: 766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 774.36 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/774.36 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 774.36 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 397,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,587.40/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.60

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