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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.43, 1,427.17 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.43, 1,427.17 and 513.04 is: 769.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.43 : 1,427.17 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.43/1,427.17 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.43x = 1,427.17 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.43x = 732,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,195.30/951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.57

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