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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.81, 1,058.24 and 643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.81, 1,058.24 and 643.08 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.81 : 1,058.24 = 643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.81/1,058.24 = 643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.81x = 1,058.24 × 643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.81x = 680,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,529.76/768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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