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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,065.15 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,065.15 and 510.30 is: 704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,065.15 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,065.15 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,065.15 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 543,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,546.05/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.14

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