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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,058.83 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,058.83 and 582.18 is: 802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,058.83 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,058.83 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,058.83 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 616,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,429.65/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.57

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