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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.19, 1,058.57 and 534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.19, 1,058.57 and 534.91 is: 737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.19 : 1,058.57 = 534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.19/1,058.57 = 534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.19x = 1,058.57 × 534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.19x = 566,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,234.39/768.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.11

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