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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.41, 1,066.35 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.41, 1,066.35 and 510.88 is: 705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.41 : 1,066.35 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.41/1,066.35 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.41x = 1,066.35 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.41x = 544,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,776.89/772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.29

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