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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,058.17 and 719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,058.17 and 719.80 is: 993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,058.17 = 719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,058.17 = 719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,058.17 × 719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 761,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,670.77/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.43

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