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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,056.67 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,056.67 and 416.39 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,056.67 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,056.67 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,056.67 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 439,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,986.82/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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