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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,058.07 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,058.07 and 704.04 is: 970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,058.07 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,058.07 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,058.07 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 744,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,923.60/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.46

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