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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.54, 1,055.06 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.54, 1,055.06 and 415.22 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.54 : 1,055.06 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.54/1,055.06 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.54x = 1,055.06 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.54x = 438,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,074.66/764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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