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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.05, 1,058.49 and 417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.05, 1,058.49 and 417.73 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.05 : 1,058.49 = 417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.05/1,058.49 = 417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.05x = 1,058.49 × 417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.05x = 442,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,163.03/767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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