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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.94, 1,058.39 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.94, 1,058.39 and 417.63 is: 576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.94 : 1,058.39 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.94/1,058.39 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.94x = 1,058.39 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.94x = 442,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,016.46/766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.34

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