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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 934.74 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 934.74 and 513 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 934.74 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/934.74 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 934.74 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 479,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,521.62/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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