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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.42, 1,141 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.42, 1,141 and 414.06 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.42 : 1,141 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.42/1,141 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.42x = 1,141 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.42x = 472,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,442.46/760.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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