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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,053.39 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,053.39 and 414.01 is: 571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,053.39 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,053.39 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,053.39 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 436,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,113.99/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.33

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