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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,057.26 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,057.26 and 416.82 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,057.26 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,057.26 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,057.26 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 440,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,687.11/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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