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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,058.87 and 418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,058.87 and 418.01 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,058.87 = 418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,058.87 = 418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,058.87 × 418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 442,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,614.00/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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