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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,066.77 and 510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,066.77 and 510.94 is: 705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,066.77 = 510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,066.77 = 510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,066.77 × 510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 545,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,055.46/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.21

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