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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.36, 1,057.62 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.36, 1,057.62 and 417.04 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.36 : 1,057.62 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.36/1,057.62 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.36x = 1,057.62 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.36x = 441,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,069.84/766.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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