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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.74, 1,058.10 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.74, 1,058.10 and 417.42 is: 576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.74 : 1,058.10 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.74/1,058.10 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.74x = 1,058.10 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.74x = 441,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,672.10/766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.04

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