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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.51, 1,052.26 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.51, 1,052.26 and 413.20 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.51 : 1,052.26 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.51/1,052.26 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.51x = 1,052.26 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.51x = 434,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,793.83/762.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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