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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.57, 1,056.45 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.57, 1,056.45 and 416.25 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.57 : 1,056.45 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.57/1,056.45 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.57x = 1,056.45 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.57x = 439,747.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,747.31/765.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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