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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,056.60 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,056.60 and 416.36 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,056.60 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,056.60 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,056.60 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 439,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,920.69/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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