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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,153.73 and 510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,153.73 and 510.21 is: 762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,153.73 = 510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,153.73 = 510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,153.73 × 510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 588,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,645.86/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.12

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