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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 933.12 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 933.12 and 513.57 is: 770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 933.12 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/933.12 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 933.12 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 479,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,222.44/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.49

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