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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,058.28 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,058.28 and 504.78 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,058.28 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,058.28 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,058.28 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 534,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,198.58/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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