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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,058.82 and 531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,058.82 and 531.10 is: 732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,058.82 = 531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,058.82 = 531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,058.82 × 531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 562,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,339.30/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.76

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