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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 1,056.17 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 1,056.17 and 510.39 is: 764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 1,056.17 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/1,056.17 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 1,056.17 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 539,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,059.88/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.90

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