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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,058.18 and 601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,058.18 and 601.26 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,058.18 = 601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,058.18 = 601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,058.18 × 601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 636,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,241.31/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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