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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,058.05 and 517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,058.05 and 517.67 is: 714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,058.05 = 517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,058.05 = 517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,058.05 × 517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 547,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,720.07/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.63

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