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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.66, 1,055.23 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.66, 1,055.23 and 415.35 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.66 : 1,055.23 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.66/1,055.23 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.66x = 1,055.23 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.66x = 438,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,289.78/764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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