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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.89, 1,052.79 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.89, 1,052.79 and 413.58 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.89 : 1,052.79 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.89/1,052.79 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.89x = 1,052.79 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.89x = 435,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,412.89/762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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