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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.77, 1,059.49 and 418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.77, 1,059.49 and 418.45 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.77 : 1,059.49 = 418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.77/1,059.49 = 418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.77x = 1,059.49 × 418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.77x = 443,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,343.59/767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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