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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,059.90 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,059.90 and 418.75 is: 577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,059.90 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,059.90 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,059.90 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 443,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,833.13/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.86

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