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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.57, 1,052.34 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.57, 1,052.34 and 413.25 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.57 : 1,052.34 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.57/1,052.34 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.57x = 1,052.34 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.57x = 434,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,879.51/762.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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