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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,066.38 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,066.38 and 510.44 is: 704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,066.38 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,066.38 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,066.38 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 544,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,323.01/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.61

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