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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,144.13 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,144.13 and 416.61 is: 624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,144.13 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,144.13 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,144.13 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 476,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,653.92/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.47

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