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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,058.28 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,058.28 and 518.34 is: 715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,058.28 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,058.28 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,058.28 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 548,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,553.80/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.09

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