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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,056.63 and 416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,056.63 and 416.37 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,056.63 = 416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,056.63 = 416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,056.63 × 416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 439,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,943.75/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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