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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,065.96 and 418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,065.96 and 418.36 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,065.96 = 418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,065.96 = 418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,065.96 × 418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 445,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,947.60/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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