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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,143.38 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,143.38 and 414.47 is: 622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,143.38 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,143.38 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,143.38 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 473,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,900.60/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.83

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