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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.83, 1,059.57 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.83, 1,059.57 and 418.51 is: 577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.83 : 1,059.57 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.83/1,059.57 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.83x = 1,059.57 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.83x = 443,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,439.56/767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.52

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