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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 913.98 and 513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 913.98 and 513.31 is: 768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 913.98 = 513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/913.98 = 513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 913.98 × 513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 469,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,155.07/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.20

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