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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.65, 795.21 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.65, 795.21 and 513.46 is: 709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.65 : 795.21 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.65/795.21 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.65x = 795.21 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.65x = 408,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,307.60/575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.30

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