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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.77, 1,586.55 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.77, 1,586.55 and 510.30 is: 764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.77 : 1,586.55 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.77/1,586.55 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.77x = 1,586.55 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.77x = 809,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,618.38/1,058.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.68

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