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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,058.00 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,058.00 and 425.97 is: 587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,058.00 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,058.00 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,058.00 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 450,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,674.13/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.80

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