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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,059.39 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,059.39 and 418.37 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,059.39 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,059.39 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,059.39 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 443,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,211.70/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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