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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 852.93 and 513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 852.93 and 513.63 is: 770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 852.93 = 513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/852.93 = 513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 852.93 × 513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 438,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,090.44/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.32

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