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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.06, 1,053.03 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.06, 1,053.03 and 413.75 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.06 : 1,053.03 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.06/1,053.03 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.06x = 1,053.03 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.06x = 435,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,691.16/763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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