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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,057.20 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,057.20 and 416.77 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,057.20 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,057.20 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,057.20 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 440,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,607.16/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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