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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.35, 1,056.17 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.35, 1,056.17 and 416.04 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.35 : 1,056.17 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.35/1,056.17 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.35x = 1,056.17 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.35x = 439,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,403.69/765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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