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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.94, 1,055.62 and 415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.94, 1,055.62 and 415.63 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.94 : 1,055.62 = 415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.94/1,055.62 = 415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.94x = 1,055.62 × 415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.94x = 438,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,739.98/764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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