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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 723.87 and 513.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 723.87 and 513.83 is: 706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 723.87 = 513.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/723.87 = 513.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 723.87 × 513.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 371,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,947.93/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.97

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