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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,052.60 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,052.60 and 413.44 is: 570.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,052.60 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,052.60 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,052.60 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 435,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,182.25/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.54

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