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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.65, 1,065.47 and 510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.65, 1,065.47 and 510.75 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.65 : 1,065.47 = 510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.65/1,065.47 = 510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.65x = 1,065.47 × 510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.65x = 544,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,188.80/772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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