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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,057.86 and 518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,057.86 and 518.35 is: 714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,057.86 = 518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,057.86 = 518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,057.86 × 518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 548,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,339.09/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.49

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