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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.29, 1,054.74 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.29, 1,054.74 and 415 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.29 : 1,054.74 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.29/1,054.74 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.29x = 1,054.74 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.29x = 437,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,717.10/764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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