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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.30, 843.45 and 513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.30, 843.45 and 513.70 is: 770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.30 : 843.45 = 513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.30/843.45 = 513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.30x = 843.45 × 513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.30x = 433,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,280.27/562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.55

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