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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 1,052.19 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 1,052.19 and 510.42 is: 765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 1,052.19 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/1,052.19 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 1,052.19 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 537,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,058.82/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.89

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