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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.52, 1,052.28 and 413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.52, 1,052.28 and 413.21 is: 570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.52 : 1,052.28 = 413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.52/1,052.28 = 413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.52x = 1,052.28 × 413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.52x = 434,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,812.62/762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.23

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