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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 1,060.44 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 1,060.44 and 510.16 is: 765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 1,060.44 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/1,060.44 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 1,060.44 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 540,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,994.07/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.28

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