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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 789.12 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 789.12 and 510 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 789.12 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/789.12 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 789.12 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 402,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,451.20/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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