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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.26, 1,060.19 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.26, 1,060.19 and 418.94 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.26 : 1,060.19 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.26/1,060.19 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.26x = 1,060.19 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.26x = 444,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,156.00/768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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