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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 741.83 and 512.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 741.83 and 512.75 is: 706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 741.83 = 512.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/741.83 = 512.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 741.83 × 512.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 380,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,372.62/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.13

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