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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.37, 1,053.45 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.37, 1,053.45 and 414.06 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.37 : 1,053.45 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.37/1,053.45 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.37x = 1,053.45 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.37x = 436,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,193.06/763.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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