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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,058.50 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,058.50 and 530.82 is: 732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,058.50 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,058.50 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,058.50 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 561,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,872.97/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.64

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