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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,052.47 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,052.47 and 413.34 is: 570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,052.47 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,052.47 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,052.47 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 435,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,030.86/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.42

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