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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.79, 1,056.79 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.79, 1,056.79 and 416.47 is: 574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.79 : 1,056.79 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.79/1,056.79 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.79x = 1,056.79 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.79x = 440,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,121.33/765.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.73

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