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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.56, 1,072.80 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.56, 1,072.80 and 510.54 is: 765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.56 : 1,072.80 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.56/1,072.80 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.56x = 1,072.80 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.56x = 547,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,707.31/715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.42

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