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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.29, 1,057.46 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.29, 1,057.46 and 416.98 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.29 : 1,057.46 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.29/1,057.46 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.29x = 1,057.46 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.29x = 440,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,939.67/766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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