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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.08, 1,533.84 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.08, 1,533.84 and 510 is: 763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.08 : 1,533.84 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.08/1,533.84 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.08x = 1,533.84 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.08x = 782,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,258.40/1,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.86

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