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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 801.22 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 801.22 and 513.03 is: 769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 801.22 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/801.22 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 801.22 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 411,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,051.14/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.77

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