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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 791.64 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 791.64 and 510.72 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 791.64 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/791.64 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 791.64 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 404,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,306.38/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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