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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,055.31 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,055.31 and 415.41 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,055.31 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,055.31 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,055.31 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 438,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,383.15/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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