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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.24, 1,065.96 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.24, 1,065.96 and 510.16 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.24 : 1,065.96 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.24/1,065.96 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.24x = 1,065.96 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.24x = 543,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,810.15/772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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