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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,052.75 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,052.75 and 413.55 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,052.75 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,052.75 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,052.75 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 435,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,362.69/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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