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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.94, 1,058.36 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.94, 1,058.36 and 417.64 is: 576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.94 : 1,058.36 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.94/1,058.36 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.94x = 1,058.36 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.94x = 442,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,013.47/766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.33

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