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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,059.01 and 418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,059.01 and 418.11 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,059.01 = 418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,059.01 = 418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,059.01 × 418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 442,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,782.67/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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