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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,059.69 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,059.69 and 418.60 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,059.69 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,059.69 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,059.69 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 443,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,586.23/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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