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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.60, 1,065.72 and 510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.60, 1,065.72 and 510.70 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.60 : 1,065.72 = 510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.60/1,065.72 = 510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.60x = 1,065.72 × 510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.60x = 544,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,263.20/772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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