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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.09, 787.64 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.09, 787.64 and 510.69 is: 766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.09 : 787.64 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.09/787.64 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.09x = 787.64 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.09x = 402,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,237.32/525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.04

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