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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,058.06 and 518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,058.06 and 518.06 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,058.06 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,058.06 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,058.06 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 548,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,142.50/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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