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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 829.82 and 513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 829.82 and 513.91 is: 771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 829.82 = 513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/829.82 = 513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 829.82 × 513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 426,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,452.80/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.00

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