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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.19, 1,058.23 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.19, 1,058.23 and 755.04 is: 1,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.19 : 1,058.23 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.19/1,058.23 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.19x = 1,058.23 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.19x = 799,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,005.98/767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.47

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