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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 843.46 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 843.46 and 513.44 is: 707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 843.46 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/843.46 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 843.46 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 433,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,066.10/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.81

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