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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.35, 770.72 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.35, 770.72 and 510.30 is: 764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.35 : 770.72 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.35/770.72 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.35x = 770.72 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.35x = 393,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,295.86/514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.65

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