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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,058.21 and 683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,058.21 and 683.12 is: 943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,058.21 = 683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,058.21 = 683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,058.21 × 683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 722,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,875.71/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.66

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