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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,055.04 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,055.04 and 415.20 is: 572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,055.04 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,055.04 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,055.04 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 438,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,052.61/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.98

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