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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.37, 1,058.19 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.37, 1,058.19 and 600.32 is: 828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.37 : 1,058.19 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.37/1,058.19 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.37x = 1,058.19 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.37x = 635,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,252.62/766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.91

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