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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.87, 1,059.12 and 557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.87, 1,059.12 and 557.82 is: 769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.87 : 1,059.12 = 557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.87/1,059.12 = 557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.87x = 1,059.12 × 557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.87x = 590,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,798.32/767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.40

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