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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.53, 901.14 and 513.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.53, 901.14 and 513.19 is: 707.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.53 : 901.14 = 513.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.53/901.14 = 513.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.53x = 901.14 × 513.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.53x = 462,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,456.04/653.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.63

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