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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.58, 1,056.52 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.58, 1,056.52 and 416.27 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.58 : 1,056.52 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.58/1,056.52 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.58x = 1,056.52 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.58x = 439,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,792.82/765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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