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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,058.29 and 597.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,058.29 and 597.26 is: 823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,058.29 = 597.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,058.29 = 597.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,058.29 × 597.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 632,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,071.64/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.49

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