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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,058.68 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,058.68 and 505.72 is: 697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,058.68 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,058.68 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,058.68 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 535,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,395.65/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.46

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