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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,058.63 and 417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,058.63 and 417.81 is: 576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,058.63 = 417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,058.63 = 417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,058.63 × 417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 442,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,306.20/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.57

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