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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 732.30 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 732.30 and 513.12 is: 707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 732.30 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/732.30 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 732.30 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 375,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,757.78/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.72

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