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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,056.10 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,056.10 and 415.97 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,056.10 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,056.10 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,056.10 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 439,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,307.52/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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