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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.05, 1,141.58 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.05, 1,141.58 and 414.73 is: 622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.05 : 1,141.58 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.05/1,141.58 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.05x = 1,141.58 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.05x = 473,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,447.47/761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.10

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