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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.02, 953.13 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.02, 953.13 and 513.38 is: 709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.02 : 953.13 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.02/953.13 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.02x = 953.13 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.02x = 489,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,317.88/690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.14

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