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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,057.38 and 558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,057.38 and 558.26 is: 769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,057.38 = 558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,057.38 = 558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,057.38 × 558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 590,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,292.96/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.91

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