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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 852.78 and 513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 852.78 and 513.69 is: 708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 852.78 = 513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/852.78 = 513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 852.78 × 513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 438,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,064.56/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.29

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