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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 788.92 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 788.92 and 513.20 is: 707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 788.92 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/788.92 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 788.92 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 404,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,873.74/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.66

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