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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 955.96 and 513.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 955.96 and 513.33 is: 770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 955.96 = 513.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/955.96 = 513.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 955.96 × 513.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 490,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,724.23/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.00

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