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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.41, 1,059.03 and 418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.41, 1,059.03 and 418.11 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.41 : 1,059.03 = 418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.41/1,059.03 = 418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.41x = 1,059.03 × 418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.41x = 442,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,791.03/767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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