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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,052.62 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,052.62 and 413.46 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,052.62 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,052.62 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,052.62 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 435,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,209.97/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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