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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.76, 767.94 and 513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.76, 767.94 and 513.56 is: 708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.76 : 767.94 = 513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.76/767.94 = 513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.76x = 767.94 × 513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.76x = 394,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,383.27/556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.35

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