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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.08, 1,058.21 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.08, 1,058.21 and 518.49 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.08 : 1,058.21 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.08/1,058.21 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.08x = 1,058.21 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.08x = 548,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,668.66/767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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