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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 732.81 and 513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 732.81 and 513.97 is: 709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 732.81 = 513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/732.81 = 513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 732.81 × 513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 376,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,636.12/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.33

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