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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.03, 1,057.11 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.03, 1,057.11 and 416.71 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.03 : 1,057.11 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.03/1,057.11 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.03x = 1,057.11 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.03x = 440,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,508.31/766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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