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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,060.29 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,060.29 and 581.58 is: 803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,060.29 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,060.29 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,060.29 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 616,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,643.46/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.52

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