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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.66, 1,141.78 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.66, 1,141.78 and 414.48 is: 621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.66 : 1,141.78 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.66/1,141.78 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.66x = 1,141.78 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.66x = 473,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,244.97/761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.33

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