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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,053.33 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,053.33 and 413.97 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,053.33 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,053.33 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,053.33 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 436,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,047.02/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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