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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.45, 1,056.56 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.45, 1,056.56 and 510.69 is: 764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.45 : 1,056.56 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.45/1,056.56 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.45x = 1,056.56 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.45x = 539,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,572.07/705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.86

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