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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,058.18 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,058.18 and 581.36 is: 801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,058.18 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,058.18 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,058.18 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 615,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,175.33/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.89

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