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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,143.72 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,143.72 and 415.94 is: 623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,143.72 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,143.72 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,143.72 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 475,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,713.18/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.46

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