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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,052.33 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,052.33 and 413.25 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,052.33 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,052.33 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,052.33 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 434,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,869.36/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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