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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 763.80 and 513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 763.80 and 513.84 is: 710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 763.80 = 513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/763.80 = 513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 763.80 × 513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 392,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,470.99/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.69

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