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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.96, 1,419.18 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.96, 1,419.18 and 513 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.96 : 1,419.18 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.96/1,419.18 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.96x = 1,419.18 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.96x = 728,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,039.34/945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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