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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,052.78 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,052.78 and 413.57 is: 570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,052.78 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,052.78 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,052.78 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 435,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,398.22/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.73

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