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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 852.39 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 852.39 and 513.44 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 852.39 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/852.39 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 852.39 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 437,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,651.12/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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