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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.83, 921.20 and 513.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.83, 921.20 and 513.23 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.83 : 921.20 = 513.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.83/921.20 = 513.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.83x = 921.20 × 513.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.83x = 472,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,780.30/615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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