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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,053.23 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,053.23 and 413.90 is: 571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,053.23 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,053.23 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,053.23 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 435,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,935.56/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.18

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