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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 807.08 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 807.08 and 513.44 is: 709.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 807.08 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/807.08 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 807.08 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 414,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,387.16/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.68

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