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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.24, 1,145.18 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.24, 1,145.18 and 416.82 is: 625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.24 : 1,145.18 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.24/1,145.18 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.24x = 1,145.18 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.24x = 477,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,333.93/763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.40

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