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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,051.83 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,051.83 and 510.06 is: 763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,051.83 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,051.83 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,051.83 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 536,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,496.41/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.91

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