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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 795.93 and 510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 795.93 and 510.59 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 795.93 = 510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/795.93 = 510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 795.93 × 510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 406,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,393.90/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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