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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.96, 1,143.35 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.96, 1,143.35 and 415.54 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.96 : 1,143.35 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.96/1,143.35 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.96x = 1,143.35 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.96x = 475,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,099.86/762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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