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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,058.69 and 417.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,058.69 and 417.83 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,058.69 = 417.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,058.69 = 417.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,058.69 × 417.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 442,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,348.19/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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