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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.99, 1,058.21 and 530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.99, 1,058.21 and 530.66 is: 732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.99 : 1,058.21 = 530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.99/1,058.21 = 530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.99x = 1,058.21 × 530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.99x = 561,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,549.72/766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.15

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