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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,055.29 and 415.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,055.29 and 415.39 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,055.29 = 415.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,055.29 = 415.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,055.29 × 415.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 438,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,356.31/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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