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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.78, 1,056.78 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.78, 1,056.78 and 416.47 is: 574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.78 : 1,056.78 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.78/1,056.78 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.78x = 1,056.78 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.78x = 440,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,117.17/765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.73

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