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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.33, 1,057.49 and 417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.33, 1,057.49 and 417.02 is: 575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.33 : 1,057.49 = 417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.33/1,057.49 = 417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.33x = 1,057.49 × 417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.33x = 440,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,988.67/766.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.46

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