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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,155.99 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,155.99 and 510.18 is: 765.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,155.99 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,155.99 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,155.99 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 589,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,762.98/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.65

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