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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.56, 1,070.34 and 510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.56, 1,070.34 and 510.02 is: 703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.56 : 1,070.34 = 510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.56/1,070.34 = 510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.56x = 1,070.34 × 510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.56x = 545,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,889.46/775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.86

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