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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,065.42 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,065.42 and 510.30 is: 704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,065.42 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,065.42 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,065.42 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 543,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,683.83/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.24

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