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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 789.24 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 789.24 and 513.04 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 789.24 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/789.24 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 789.24 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 404,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,911.69/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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