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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,060.01 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,060.01 and 418.80 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,060.01 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,060.01 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,060.01 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 443,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,930.09/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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