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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,058.81 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,058.81 and 534.51 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,058.81 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,058.81 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,058.81 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 565,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,941.86/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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