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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,059.26 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,059.26 and 418.27 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,059.26 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,059.26 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,059.26 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 443,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,055.08/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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