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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,056.88 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,056.88 and 416.56 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,056.88 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,056.88 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,056.88 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 440,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,246.57/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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