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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.97, 1,052.90 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.97, 1,052.90 and 413.66 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.97 : 1,052.90 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.97/1,052.90 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.97x = 1,052.90 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.97x = 435,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,542.61/762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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