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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.99, 1,058.45 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.99, 1,058.45 and 417.68 is: 576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.99 : 1,058.45 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.99/1,058.45 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.99x = 1,058.45 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.99x = 442,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,093.40/766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.40

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