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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.08, 1,056.93 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.08, 1,056.93 and 517.97 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.08 : 1,056.93 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.08/1,056.93 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.08x = 1,056.93 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.08x = 547,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,458.03/767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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