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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,058.85 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,058.85 and 531.68 is: 732.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,058.85 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,058.85 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,058.85 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 562,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,961.42/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.94

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