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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.95, 1,052.86 and 413.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.95, 1,052.86 and 413.63 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.95 : 1,052.86 = 413.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.95/1,052.86 = 413.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.95x = 1,052.86 × 413.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.95x = 435,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,488.18/762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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