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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.37, 1,145.12 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.37, 1,145.12 and 416.55 is: 624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.37 : 1,145.12 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.37/1,145.12 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.37x = 1,145.12 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.37x = 476,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,997.65/763.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.86

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