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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.65, 1,057.98 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.65, 1,057.98 and 417.33 is: 575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.65 : 1,057.98 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.65/1,057.98 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.65x = 1,057.98 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.65x = 441,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,526.79/766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.92

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