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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,056.61 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,056.61 and 416.34 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,056.61 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,056.61 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,056.61 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 439,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,909.01/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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