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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,058.28 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,058.28 and 580.32 is: 800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,058.28 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,058.28 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,058.28 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 614,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,141.05/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.54

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