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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,140.45 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,140.45 and 414.57 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,140.45 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,140.45 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,140.45 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 472,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,796.36/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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