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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 777.30 and 513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 777.30 and 513.14 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 777.30 = 513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/777.30 = 513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 777.30 × 513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 398,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,857.91/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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