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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 785.85 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 785.85 and 510.72 is: 765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 785.85 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/785.85 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 785.85 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 401,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,349.31/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.44

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