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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.57, 1,056.47 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.57, 1,056.47 and 416.26 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.57 : 1,056.47 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.57/1,056.47 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.57x = 1,056.47 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.57x = 439,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,767.78/765.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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