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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.53, 1,070.51 and 513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.53, 1,070.51 and 513.63 is: 708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.53 : 1,070.51 = 513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.53/1,070.51 = 513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.53x = 1,070.51 × 513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.53x = 549,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,846.05/775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.99

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