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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.69, 1,058.03 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.69, 1,058.03 and 417.38 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.69 : 1,058.03 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.69/1,058.03 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.69x = 1,058.03 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.69x = 441,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,594.75/766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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