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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 952.56 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 952.56 and 513 is: 768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 952.56 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/952.56 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 952.56 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 488,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,663.28/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.19

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