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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,055.53 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,055.53 and 415.56 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,055.53 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,055.53 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,055.53 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 438,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,636.05/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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