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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.38, 1,058.25 and 685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.38, 1,058.25 and 685.30 is: 945.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.38 : 1,058.25 = 685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.38/1,058.25 = 685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.38x = 1,058.25 × 685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.38x = 725,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,218.73/767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.06

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