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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,057.18 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,057.18 and 416.76 is: 575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,057.18 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,057.18 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,057.18 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 440,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,590.34/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.14

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