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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.55, 1,057.84 and 417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.55, 1,057.84 and 417.23 is: 575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,057.84 = 417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,057.84 = 417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,057.84 × 417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 441,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,368.52/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.79

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