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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,055.96 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,055.96 and 415.88 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,055.96 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,055.96 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,055.96 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 439,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,148.40/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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