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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,060.19 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,060.19 and 418.96 is: 578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,060.19 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,060.19 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,060.19 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 444,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,177.20/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.17

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