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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 837.41 and 513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 837.41 and 513.81 is: 708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 837.41 = 513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/837.41 = 513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 837.41 × 513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 430,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,269.63/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.33

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