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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,055.78 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,055.78 and 415.75 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,055.78 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,055.78 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,055.78 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 438,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,933.18/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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