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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.41, 1,057.65 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.41, 1,057.65 and 417.09 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.41 : 1,057.65 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.41/1,057.65 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.41x = 1,057.65 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.41x = 441,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,135.24/766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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