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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,059.45 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,059.45 and 418.41 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,059.45 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,059.45 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,059.45 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 443,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,284.47/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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