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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.69, 1,056.66 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.69, 1,056.66 and 416.38 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.69 : 1,056.66 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.69/1,056.66 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.69x = 1,056.66 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.69x = 439,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,964.73/765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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