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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.90, 1,062.62 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.90, 1,062.62 and 513.42 is: 769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.90 : 1,062.62 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.90/1,062.62 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.90x = 1,062.62 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.90x = 545,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,570.36/708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.60

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