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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,057.38 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,057.38 and 416.91 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,057.38 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,057.38 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,057.38 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 440,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,832.30/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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