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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,058.85 and 546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,058.85 and 546.71 is: 754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,058.85 = 546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,058.85 = 546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,058.85 × 546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 578,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,878.59/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.62

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