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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,052.78 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,052.78 and 413.58 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,052.78 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,052.78 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,052.78 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 435,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,408.75/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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