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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,055.64 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,055.64 and 415.65 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,055.64 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,055.64 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,055.64 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 438,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,776.77/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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