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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.44, 1,054.95 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.44, 1,054.95 and 415.15 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.44 : 1,054.95 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.44/1,054.95 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.44x = 1,054.95 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.44x = 437,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,958.30/764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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