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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,056.56 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,056.56 and 416.31 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,056.56 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,056.56 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,056.56 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 439,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,856.49/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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