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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,058.70 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,058.70 and 514.64 is: 710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,058.70 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,058.70 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,058.70 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 544,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,849.37/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.20

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