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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 852.24 and 513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 852.24 and 513.65 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 852.24 = 513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/852.24 = 513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 852.24 × 513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 437,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,757.13/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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