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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.40, 1,278.44 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.40, 1,278.44 and 510 is: 764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.40 : 1,278.44 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.40/1,278.44 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.40x = 1,278.44 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.40x = 652,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,004.40/852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.90

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