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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 787.97 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 787.97 and 510.04 is: 759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 787.97 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/787.97 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 787.97 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 401,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,896.22/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.04

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