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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,057.66 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,057.66 and 510.17 is: 765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,057.66 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,057.66 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,057.66 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 539,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,579.84/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.39

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