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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,054.82 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,054.82 and 415.08 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,054.82 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,054.82 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,054.82 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 437,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,834.69/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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