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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.65, 1,066.43 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.65, 1,066.43 and 510.69 is: 704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.65 : 1,066.43 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.65/1,066.43 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.65x = 1,066.43 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.65x = 544,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,612.58/772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.86

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