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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,059.33 and 557.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,059.33 and 557.67 is: 769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,059.33 = 557.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,059.33 = 557.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,059.33 × 557.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 590,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,756.56/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.76

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