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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,058.67 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,058.67 and 417.86 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,058.67 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,058.67 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,058.67 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 442,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,370.55/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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