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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,057.71 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,057.71 and 417.16 is: 575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,057.71 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,057.71 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,057.71 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 441,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,234.86/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.67

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