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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.99, 1,059.83 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.99, 1,059.83 and 418.68 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.99 : 1,059.83 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.99/1,059.83 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.99x = 1,059.83 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.99x = 443,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,722.23/767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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