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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,058.04 and 649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,058.04 and 649.80 is: 896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,058.04 = 649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,058.04 = 649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,058.04 × 649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 687,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,514.39/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.18

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