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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 965.06 and 513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 965.06 and 513.30 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 965.06 = 513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/965.06 = 513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 965.06 × 513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 495,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,365.30/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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