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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.76 and 510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.76 and 510.78 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.76 = 510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.76 = 510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.76 × 510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 389,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,091.77/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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