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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.45, 1,058.85 and 531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.45, 1,058.85 and 531.13 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.45 : 1,058.85 = 531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.45/1,058.85 = 531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.45x = 1,058.85 × 531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.45x = 562,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,387.82/767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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