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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,052.56 and 413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,052.56 and 413.41 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,052.56 = 413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,052.56 = 413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,052.56 × 413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 435,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,131.50/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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