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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.86, 1,056.89 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.86, 1,056.89 and 416.55 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.86 : 1,056.89 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.86/1,056.89 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.86x = 1,056.89 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.86x = 440,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,247.53/765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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