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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,066.28 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,066.28 and 510.96 is: 704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,066.28 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,066.28 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,066.28 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 544,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,826.43/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.49

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