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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.80, 1,056.82 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.80, 1,056.82 and 416.50 is: 574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.80 : 1,056.82 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.80/1,056.82 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.80x = 1,056.82 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.80x = 440,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,165.53/765.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.78

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