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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,058.40 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,058.40 and 662.40 is: 913.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,058.40 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,058.40 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,058.40 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 701,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,084.16/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.23

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