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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 737.71 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 737.71 and 513.88 is: 708.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 737.71 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/737.71 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 737.71 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 379,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,094.41/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.67

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