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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.45, 1,059.08 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.45, 1,059.08 and 418.13 is: 577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.45 : 1,059.08 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.45/1,059.08 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.45x = 1,059.08 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.45x = 442,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,833.12/767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.02

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