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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,059.80 and 418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,059.80 and 418.66 is: 577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,059.80 = 418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,059.80 = 418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,059.80 × 418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 443,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,695.87/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.75

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