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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.97, 1,074.13 and 510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.97, 1,074.13 and 510.03 is: 765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.97 : 1,074.13 = 510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.97/1,074.13 = 510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.97x = 1,074.13 × 510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.97x = 547,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,838.52/715.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.17

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