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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.62, 1,055.15 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.62, 1,055.15 and 415.30 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.62 : 1,055.15 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.62/1,055.15 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.62x = 1,055.15 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.62x = 438,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,207.47/764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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