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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,066.16 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,066.16 and 510.64 is: 704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,066.16 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,066.16 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,066.16 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 544,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,423.94/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.19

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