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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,058.97 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,058.97 and 418.05 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,058.97 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,058.97 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,058.97 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 442,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,702.41/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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