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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.91, 808.04 and 513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.91, 808.04 and 513.27 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.91 : 808.04 = 513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.91/808.04 = 513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.91x = 808.04 × 513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.91x = 414,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,743.97/586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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