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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,058.87 and 417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,058.87 and 417.98 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,058.87 = 417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,058.87 = 417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,058.87 × 417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 442,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,590.17/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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