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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,065.36 and 510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,065.36 and 510.40 is: 704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,065.36 = 510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,065.36 = 510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,065.36 × 510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 543,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,759.74/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.06

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