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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.76, 806.88 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.76, 806.88 and 513.26 is: 768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.76 : 806.88 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.76/806.88 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.76x = 806.88 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.76x = 414,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,139.23/538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.69

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