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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.85, 1,141.71 and 414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.85, 1,141.71 and 414.17 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.85 : 1,141.71 = 414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.85/1,141.71 = 414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.85x = 1,141.71 × 414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.85x = 472,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,862.03/760.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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