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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 814.73 and 513.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 814.73 and 513.23 is: 706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 814.73 = 513.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/814.73 = 513.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 814.73 × 513.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 418,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,137.24/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.13

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