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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,058.10 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,058.10 and 518.22 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,058.10 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,058.10 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,058.10 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 548,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,328.58/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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