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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.79, 1,052.64 and 413.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.79, 1,052.64 and 413.47 is: 570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.79 : 1,052.64 = 413.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.79/1,052.64 = 413.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.79x = 1,052.64 × 413.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.79x = 435,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,235.06/762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.58

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