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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 879.81 and 513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 879.81 and 513.06 is: 708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 879.81 = 513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/879.81 = 513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 879.81 × 513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 451,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,395.32/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.70

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