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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.59, 1,058.31 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.59, 1,058.31 and 649.35 is: 895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.59 : 1,058.31 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.59/1,058.31 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.59x = 1,058.31 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.59x = 687,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,213.60/767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.29

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