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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,056.16 and 416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,056.16 and 416.03 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,056.16 = 416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,056.16 = 416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,056.16 × 416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 439,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,394.24/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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