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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,057.58 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,057.58 and 417.08 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,057.58 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,057.58 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,057.58 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 441,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,095.47/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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