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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,065.66 and 510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,065.66 and 510.56 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,065.66 = 510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,065.66 = 510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,065.66 × 510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 544,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,083.37/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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