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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,056.84 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,056.84 and 416.54 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,056.84 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,056.84 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,056.84 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 440,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,216.13/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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