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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.66, 1,058.44 and 534.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.66, 1,058.44 and 534.10 is: 737.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.66 : 1,058.44 = 534.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.66/1,058.44 = 534.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.66x = 1,058.44 × 534.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.66x = 565,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,312.80/766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.37

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