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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.42, 1,052.15 and 413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.42, 1,052.15 and 413.11 is: 570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.42 : 1,052.15 = 413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.42/1,052.15 = 413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.42x = 1,052.15 × 413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.42x = 434,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,647.39/762.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.09

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