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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,066.32 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,066.32 and 510.72 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,066.32 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,066.32 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,066.32 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 544,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,590.95/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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