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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.99, 1,055.67 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.99, 1,055.67 and 415.68 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.99 : 1,055.67 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.99/1,055.67 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.99x = 1,055.67 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.99x = 438,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,820.91/764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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