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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,056.17 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,056.17 and 416.05 is: 574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,056.17 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,056.17 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,056.17 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 439,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,417.93/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.13

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