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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,058.06 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,058.06 and 417.39 is: 576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,058.06 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,058.06 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,058.06 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 441,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,623.66/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.01

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