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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,056.66 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,056.66 and 518.58 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,056.66 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,056.66 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,056.66 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 547,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,962.74/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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