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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.39, 1,066.35 and 510.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.39, 1,066.35 and 510.85 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.39 : 1,066.35 = 510.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.39/1,066.35 = 510.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.39x = 1,066.35 × 510.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.39x = 544,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,744.90/772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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