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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 761.16 and 513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 761.16 and 513.16 is: 707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 761.16 = 513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/761.16 = 513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 761.16 × 513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 390,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,596.87/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.55

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