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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 829.55 and 513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 829.55 and 513.05 is: 707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 829.55 = 513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/829.55 = 513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 829.55 × 513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 425,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,593.91/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.52

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