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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 792.45 and 513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 792.45 and 513.27 is: 707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 792.45 = 513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/792.45 = 513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 792.45 × 513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 406,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,740.81/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.75

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