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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.99, 1,058.63 and 704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.99, 1,058.63 and 704.43 is: 971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.99 : 1,058.63 = 704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.99/1,058.63 = 704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.99x = 1,058.63 × 704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.99x = 745,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,727.21/767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.01

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