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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.90 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.90 and 510.60 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.90 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.90 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.90 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 409,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,450.14/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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