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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,058.47 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,058.47 and 571.46 is: 788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,058.47 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,058.47 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,058.47 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 604,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,866.55/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.13

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