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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.35, 1,058.16 and 687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.35, 1,058.16 and 687.53 is: 949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.35 : 1,058.16 = 687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.35/1,058.16 = 687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.35x = 1,058.16 × 687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.35x = 727,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,511.45/766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.32

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