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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,144.08 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,144.08 and 416.50 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,144.08 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,144.08 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,144.08 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 476,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,509.32/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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