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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.14, 1,060.04 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.14, 1,060.04 and 418.83 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.14 : 1,060.04 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.14/1,060.04 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.14x = 1,060.04 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.14x = 443,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,976.55/768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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