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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.01, 1,143.57 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.01, 1,143.57 and 414.60 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.01 : 1,143.57 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.01/1,143.57 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.01x = 1,143.57 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.01x = 474,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,124.12/761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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