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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,059.45 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,059.45 and 518.67 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,059.45 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,059.45 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,059.45 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 549,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,504.93/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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