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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.74, 1,144.48 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.74, 1,144.48 and 416.06 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.74 : 1,144.48 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.74/1,144.48 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.74x = 1,144.48 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.74x = 476,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,172.35/762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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