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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.72, 1,065.42 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.72, 1,065.42 and 510.20 is: 704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.72 : 1,065.42 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.72/1,065.42 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.72x = 1,065.42 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.72x = 543,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,577.28/771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.37

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