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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 1,033.47 and 513.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 1,033.47 and 513.33 is: 770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 1,033.47 = 513.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/1,033.47 = 513.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 1,033.47 × 513.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 530,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,511.16/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.38

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