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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,058.81 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,058.81 and 530.94 is: 732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,058.81 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,058.81 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,058.81 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 562,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,165.91/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.58

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