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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,059.88 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,059.88 and 418.72 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,059.88 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,059.88 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,059.88 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 443,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,792.95/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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