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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,056.44 and 416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,056.44 and 416.23 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,056.44 = 416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,056.44 = 416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,056.44 × 416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 439,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,720.42/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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