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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 769.05 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 769.05 and 512.70 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 769.05 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/769.05 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 769.05 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 394,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,291.94/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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