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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.67, 1,058.87 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.67, 1,058.87 and 593.33 is: 819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.67 : 1,058.87 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.67/1,058.87 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.67x = 1,058.87 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.67x = 628,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,255.53/766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.47

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