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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.71, 1,059.44 and 418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.71, 1,059.44 and 418.39 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.71 : 1,059.44 = 418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.71/1,059.44 = 418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.71x = 1,059.44 × 418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.71x = 443,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,251.71/767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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