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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,059.67 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,059.67 and 418.56 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,059.67 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,059.67 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,059.67 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 443,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,535.48/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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