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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,055.40 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,055.40 and 415.47 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,055.40 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,055.40 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,055.40 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 438,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,487.04/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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