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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,056.56 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,056.56 and 416.32 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,056.56 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,056.56 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,056.56 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 439,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,867.06/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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