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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,055.92 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,055.92 and 415.85 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,055.92 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,055.92 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,055.92 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 439,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,104.33/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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