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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,055.05 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,055.05 and 415.21 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,055.05 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,055.05 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,055.05 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 438,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,067.31/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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