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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,056.94 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,056.94 and 416.58 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,056.94 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,056.94 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,056.94 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 440,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,300.07/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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