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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,058.49 and 571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,058.49 and 571.59 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,058.49 = 571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,058.49 = 571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,058.49 × 571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 605,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,022.30/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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