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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 788.91 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 788.91 and 513.57 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 788.91 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/788.91 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 788.91 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 405,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,160.51/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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