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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.06, 1,053.02 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.06, 1,053.02 and 413.76 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.06 : 1,053.02 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.06/1,053.02 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.06x = 1,053.02 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.06x = 435,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,697.56/763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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