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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,059.13 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,059.13 and 418.16 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,059.13 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,059.13 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,059.13 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 442,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,883.71/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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