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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,059.50 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,059.50 and 418.43 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,059.50 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,059.50 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,059.50 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 443,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,330.28/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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