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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,058.07 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,058.07 and 417.40 is: 576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,058.07 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,058.07 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,058.07 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 441,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,636.33/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.01

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