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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.13, 1,055.90 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.13, 1,055.90 and 415.84 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.13 : 1,055.90 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.13/1,055.90 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.13x = 1,055.90 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.13x = 439,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,078.10/765.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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