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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,058.90 and 505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,058.90 and 505.47 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,058.90 = 505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,058.90 = 505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,058.90 × 505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 535,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,239.66/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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