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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.19, 1,057.18 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.19, 1,057.18 and 486.09 is: 670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.19 : 1,057.18 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.19/1,057.18 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.19x = 1,057.18 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.19x = 513,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,882.20/766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.70

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