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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.69, 1,059.43 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.69, 1,059.43 and 418.38 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.69 : 1,059.43 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.69/1,059.43 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.69x = 1,059.43 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.69x = 443,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,243.28/767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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