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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,051.98 and 413.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,051.98 and 413.00 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,051.98 = 413.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,051.98 = 413.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,051.98 × 413.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 434,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,460.42/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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