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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.43, 1,056.29 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.43, 1,056.29 and 416.12 is: 574.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.43 : 1,056.29 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.43/1,056.29 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.43x = 1,056.29 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.43x = 439,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,536.03/765.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.24

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