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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,059.63 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,059.63 and 418.53 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,059.63 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,059.63 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,059.63 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 443,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,486.94/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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