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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,063.20 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,063.20 and 513.60 is: 770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,063.20 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,063.20 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,063.20 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 546,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,059.52/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.75

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