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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,053.11 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,053.11 and 413.81 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,053.11 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,053.11 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,053.11 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 435,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,791.12/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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