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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,058.04 and 657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,058.04 and 657.12 is: 906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,058.04 = 657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,058.04 = 657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,058.04 × 657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 695,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,259.24/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.13

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