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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,058.86 and 502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,058.86 and 502.17 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,058.86 = 502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,058.86 = 502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,058.86 × 502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 531,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,727.73/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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