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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.07, 1,055.81 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.07, 1,055.81 and 415.76 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.07 : 1,055.81 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.07/1,055.81 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.07x = 1,055.81 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.07x = 438,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,959.37/765.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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