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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,058.58 and 557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,058.58 and 557.34 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,058.58 = 557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,058.58 = 557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,058.58 × 557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 589,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,988.98/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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