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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,052.49 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,052.49 and 413.36 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,052.49 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,052.49 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,052.49 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 435,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,057.27/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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