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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.31, 872.46 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.31, 872.46 and 513 is: 769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.31 : 872.46 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.31/872.46 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.31x = 872.46 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.31x = 447,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,571.98/581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.94

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