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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,056.22 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,056.22 and 416.06 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,056.22 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,056.22 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,056.22 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 439,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,450.89/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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