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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.82, 1,058.07 and 533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.82, 1,058.07 and 533.98 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.82 : 1,058.07 = 533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.82/1,058.07 = 533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.82x = 1,058.07 × 533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.82x = 564,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,988.22/765.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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