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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,059.28 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,059.28 and 418.28 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,059.28 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,059.28 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,059.28 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 443,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,075.64/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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