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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.00, 1,058.84 and 518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.00, 1,058.84 and 518.23 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.00 : 1,058.84 = 518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.00/1,058.84 = 518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.00x = 1,058.84 × 518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.00x = 548,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,723.33/767.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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