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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.85, 1,058.24 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.85, 1,058.24 and 417.54 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.85 : 1,058.24 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.85/1,058.24 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.85x = 1,058.24 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.85x = 441,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,857.53/766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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