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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 740.96 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.72, 740.96 and 513.50 is: 708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.72 : 740.96 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.72/740.96 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.72x = 740.96 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.72x = 380,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,476.69/536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.90

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