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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.97, 1,052.89 and 413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.97, 1,052.89 and 413.65 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.97 : 1,052.89 = 413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.97/1,052.89 = 413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.97x = 1,052.89 × 413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.97x = 435,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,525.88/762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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