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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.74, 1,058.94 and 531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.74, 1,058.94 and 531.76 is: 733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.74 : 1,058.94 = 531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.74/1,058.94 = 531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.74x = 1,058.94 × 531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.74x = 563,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,101.93/767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.45

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