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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.67, 1,057.98 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.67, 1,057.98 and 417.36 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.67 : 1,057.98 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.67/1,057.98 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.67x = 1,057.98 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.67x = 441,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,558.53/766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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