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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.39, 1,054.83 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.39, 1,054.83 and 415.07 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.39 : 1,054.83 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.39/1,054.83 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.39x = 1,054.83 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.39x = 437,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,828.29/764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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