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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,059.91 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,059.91 and 418.75 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,059.91 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,059.91 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,059.91 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 443,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,837.31/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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