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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.43, 1,064.57 and 417.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.43, 1,064.57 and 417.35 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.43 : 1,064.57 = 417.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.43/1,064.57 = 417.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.43x = 1,064.57 × 417.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.43x = 444,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,297.25/771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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