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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,056.96 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,056.96 and 416.60 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,056.96 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,056.96 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,056.96 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 440,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,324.25/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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