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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 852.26 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 852.26 and 513.68 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 852.26 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/852.26 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 852.26 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 437,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,782.09/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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