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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.44, 1,056.33 and 416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.44, 1,056.33 and 416.15 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.44 : 1,056.33 = 416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.44/1,056.33 = 416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.44x = 1,056.33 × 416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.44x = 439,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,591.73/765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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