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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.52, 1,057.76 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.52, 1,057.76 and 417.20 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.52 : 1,057.76 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.52/1,057.76 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.52x = 1,057.76 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.52x = 441,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,297.47/766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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