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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,057.25 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,057.25 and 513.80 is: 770.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,057.25 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,057.25 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,057.25 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 543,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,211.05/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.96

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