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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.63, 1,074.06 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.63, 1,074.06 and 510.08 is: 764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.63 : 1,074.06 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.63/1,074.06 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.63x = 1,074.06 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.63x = 547,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,851.15/716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.49

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