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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,065.52 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,065.52 and 418.04 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,065.52 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,065.52 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,065.52 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 445,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,424.65/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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