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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,054.91 and 415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,054.91 and 415.11 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,054.91 = 415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,054.91 = 415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,054.91 × 415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 437,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,901.61/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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