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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.49, 1,054.98 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.49, 1,054.98 and 415.18 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.49 : 1,054.98 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.49/1,054.98 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.49x = 1,054.98 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.49x = 438,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,006.60/764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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