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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.94, 1,057 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.94, 1,057 and 416.63 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.94 : 1,057 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.94/1,057 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.94x = 1,057 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.94x = 440,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,377.91/765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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