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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 804.15 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 804.15 and 512.10 is: 768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 804.15 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/804.15 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 804.15 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 411,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,805.22/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.15

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