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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,056.38 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,056.38 and 416.17 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,056.38 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,056.38 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,056.38 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 439,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,633.66/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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