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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 739.36 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 739.36 and 514.80 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 739.36 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/739.36 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 739.36 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 380,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,619.97/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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