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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.36, 838.52 and 513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.36, 838.52 and 513.22 is: 769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.36 : 838.52 = 513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.36/838.52 = 513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.36x = 838.52 × 513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.36x = 430,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,345.23/559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.35

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