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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 910.86 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 910.86 and 513.88 is: 709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 910.86 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/910.86 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 910.86 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 468,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,072.74/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.05

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