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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 926.51 and 513.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 926.51 and 513.74 is: 709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 926.51 = 513.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/926.51 = 513.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 926.51 × 513.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 475,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,978.05/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.01

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