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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.80, 1,052.66 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.80, 1,052.66 and 413.48 is: 570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.80 : 1,052.66 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.80/1,052.66 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.80x = 1,052.66 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.80x = 435,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,257.52/762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.61

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