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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,057.77 and 417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,057.77 and 417.19 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,057.77 = 417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,057.77 = 417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,057.77 × 417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 441,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,291.07/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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