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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,059.24 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,059.24 and 418.24 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,059.24 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,059.24 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,059.24 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 443,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,017.86/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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