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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.09, 1,154.37 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.09, 1,154.37 and 510.60 is: 764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.09 : 1,154.37 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.09/1,154.37 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.09x = 1,154.37 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.09x = 589,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,421.32/771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.40

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