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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.15, 1,058.59 and 518.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.15, 1,058.59 and 518.81 is: 715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.15 : 1,058.59 = 518.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.15/1,058.59 = 518.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.15x = 1,058.59 × 518.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.15x = 549,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,202.43/767.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.90

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