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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.35, 1,054.79 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.35, 1,054.79 and 415.04 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.35 : 1,054.79 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.35/1,054.79 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.35x = 1,054.79 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.35x = 437,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,775.81/764.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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