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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.44, 1,056.30 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.44, 1,056.30 and 416.13 is: 574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.44 : 1,056.30 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.44/1,056.30 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.44x = 1,056.30 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.44x = 439,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,558.12/765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.26

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