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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,058.80 and 417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,058.80 and 417.93 is: 576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,058.80 = 417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,058.80 = 417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,058.80 × 417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 442,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,500.59/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.74

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