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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,058.31 and 417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,058.31 and 417.59 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,058.31 = 417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,058.31 = 417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,058.31 × 417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 441,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,939.67/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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