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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.65, 1,058.99 and 519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.65, 1,058.99 and 519.05 is: 716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.65 : 1,058.99 = 519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.65/1,058.99 = 519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.65x = 1,058.99 × 519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.65x = 549,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,666.16/767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.04

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