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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.86, 938.18 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.86, 938.18 and 513 is: 708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.86 : 938.18 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.86/938.18 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.86x = 938.18 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.86x = 481,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,286.34/678.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.96

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