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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,059.77 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,059.77 and 418.64 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,059.77 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,059.77 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,059.77 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 443,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,657.86/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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