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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,058.91 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,058.91 and 418.04 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,058.91 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,058.91 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,058.91 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 442,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,666.74/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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