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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.97, 758.57 and 513.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.97, 758.57 and 513.71 is: 707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 758.57 = 513.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/758.57 = 513.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 758.57 × 513.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 389,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,684.99/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.27

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