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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.91, 1,066.62 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.91, 1,066.62 and 418.84 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.91 : 1,066.62 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.91/1,066.62 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.91x = 1,066.62 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.91x = 446,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,746.28/772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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